As an alternative, the requisite notary certification information can be included within the jurat or acknowledgment itself.

• A. Sometimes
• B. True
• C. False
• D. Not Specified

Answer: (B)

Notarial certification can be included directly in the instrument through the jurat or acknowledgment, rather than requiring a separate certificate. This approach ties the certification to the document itself, making clear that the signer’s oath or the acknowledgment has been completed and witnessed by the notary. In Texas practice, you may print the notarial certificate inside the body of the instrument (as a jurat or acknowledgment) or on a separate certificate attached to the document; either method satisfies the requirement as long as the essential elements are present—identity or acknowledgment of the signer, the act performed (sworn or acknowledged), the date, the venue, the notary’s name and commission expiration, and the notary’s seal. This flexibility helps accommodate different form styles and ensures the certification is clearly connected to the specific document.